The Relativity Principle and the Isotropy of Boosts

PSA: Proceedings of the Biennial Meeting of the Philosophy of Science Association 1992:528 - 541 (1992)
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Abstract

A class of theories which satisfy the Relativity Principle has been overlooked. The kinematics for these theories is derived by relaxing the 'boost isotropy' symmetry normally invoked, and the role the dynamical fields play in determining the inertial coordinate systems is emphasised, leading to a criticism of Friedman's (1983) practice of identifying them via the absolute objects of a spacetime theory alone. Some theories complete with 'boost anisotropic' dynamics are given.

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